Pepperoncini Recall: Mezzetta Golden Greek
Announced 2026-10-14 · FDA
FDA recalls Mezzetta Golden Greek Pepperoncinini Medium Heat 32 oz, produced in Greece, due to potential contamination with foreign objects (mice). The recall covers 7,497 cases (6 units per case) distributed domestically across many states; lot 720106 has best if used by July 2029.
| Brand | G L Mezzetta Inc |
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| Product | Mezzetta GOLDEN GREEK PEPERONCINI MEDIUM HEAT 32 FL OZ G.L. MEZZETTA, INC., AMERICAN CANYON, NAPA VALLEY, CA 94503 PRODUCT OF GREECE UPC: 073214003280 |
| Reason | Potential contamination with foreign objects: mice. |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 7497 |
| Distribution | Domestic: AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Foreign: Not applicable. |
| Agency | FDA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not use or serve this product.
- Check the lot number 720106 and the best‑if‑used‑by date (July 2029) to identify affected product; keep the packaging for reference.
- Return the recalled product to the place of purchase or contact Mezzetta for a refund or replacement.
- If you have questions, contact the FDA recall hotline or Mezzetta consumer line for guidance.
How to identify the recalled item
| Lot / date codes | Lots: 720106. Best if used by: July 2029. |
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| Lot / date codes | Lots: 720106. Best if used by: July 2029. |
These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
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